Christmas has passed (and perhaps so has the old year). In short, the holidays are over. You may have eaten quite a bit more than you’re used to.

Don’t worry, it happens. After all, it’s a holiday tradition. Now the fun part begins.

If you are considering the idea of getting fit and healthy after the holidays, we have three post-holiday fitness goals that you’ll want to set for yourself. The sooner you start, the better. It also helps if you are consistent with them as well.

Ready? Here we go.

Where you work out may or may not matter

If you want to work out, you have options. There’s nothing wrong with doing it at home to get started. Or you can build a home gym if you have the money or space.

Another thing to consider is going to a gym. Before you plop down any money for a membership, you’d be wise to take advantage of a free gym trial with an Anytime Fitness near you. You can get a 7-day pass absolutely free to try us out. This will give you the chance to try out the gym that may be close to your home and work.

It will also give you enough time to decide if the gym you’re going to is worth the membership. Take into consideration any personal preferences such as accessibility, cleanliness, and whether they have the equipment that fits your needs.

Revamp your nutritional habits

Along with exercise is a proper diet. So it may be a good idea to ditch the junk food and opt for something a bit more healthier. Red grapes as a snack over potato chips might be a good way to start.

Think about the “bad stuff” you eat on a regular basis. From there, consider healthier alternatives. Don’t start out by doing a complete overhaul - just start little by little.

Begin with breakfast for a week and get into the habit. Then continue this same process with lunch and dinner in the following weeks. Before you know it, you’ve built up a solid diet plan that is in line with your fitness goals.

Make mental well-being a priority

While physical fitness is one thing, mental fitness is another. Your mental health is just as important so be sure to incorporate such practices like mindfulness and self-care. One thing to remember is regular exercise can also improve your mental health.

Set your holiday fitness goals and meet them head-on

The holidays are done at least for the year. Now it’s time to focus on something else. If you’re looking to keep in shape for the next year and beyond, take these fitness goal ideas we’ve listed above and mold them into your own based on factors that reflect your needs and preferences.